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About thewineraconteur

A non-technical wine writer, who enjoys the moment with the wine, as much as the wine. Twitter.com/WineRaconteur Instagram/thewineraconteur Facebook/ The Wine Raconteur

Up North Again

Posted on October 16, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I am finally getting ready to discuss our little getaway back in August, that my Bride always ties into my birthday, which is OK, as the celebratory season keeps getting longer. I also don’t like announcing to the world that … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Beaujolais-Villages, Brut, Chardonnay, Charles Ninot, Chenas, Famille Piffaut, France, Gamay, Languedoc, Methode Traditionelle, Stephane Aviron, Vielles Vignes | Leave a comment

After the Club Pickup

Posted on October 13, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I was just chatting a bit, a discussing some wines that I saw online, while I was at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I tend to be a bit of talker, in case you hadn’t noticed and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Talenti, Blueline Estate,, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Calistoga, Chateau de Camensac, Haut-Medoc, Hourglass Wines,, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Rosso di Montalcino, Sangiovese, Sangiovese Grosso, St. Helena, St.-Laurent-et-Benon, Tuscany | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – October 2026

Posted on October 10, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was a pleasant trip to go visit The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and pick up the Wine Club selections that are curated by the owner and his staff. It is always a trip to look forward to, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmel Valley, Chardonnay, Chateau Haut-Batailley, Cyrogrillo,, France, Italy, Korbin Kameron, La Bioca, Langhe, Manzoni Bianco, Massa Vineyard, Medoc, Merlot, Moonbeam, Pauillac, Piedmonte, Rossese Bianco, Serralunga d'Alba | Leave a comment

Working In the Cellar Again

Posted on October 7, 2026 by thewineraconteur

If you are like me, the best part of wine is tasting it and enjoying it. I think next, I like to talk about the wines and maybe write about them as well, and hopefully you have noticed. Next, I … Continue reading →

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Tasting of Fattoria La Gerla – Part Two

Posted on October 4, 2026 by thewineraconteur

The crowd at my designated time slot at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan was thoroughly enjoying the moment. There were two representatives from Chicago and one locally representing Fattoria La Gerla, which is the only family-owned property in … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brunello, Brunello di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Fattoria La Gerla, Italy, La Pieve, Sangiovese, Sangiovese Grosso, Vigna Gli Angeli | Leave a comment

A Tasting of Fattoria La Gerla – Part One

Posted on October 1, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I had the good fortune to attend a tasting of six wines from Fattoria La Gerla of Montalcino in Tuscany, all featuring wines only made with Sangiovese grapes and this was at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Birba, Fattoria La Gerla, IGT Toscana Sangiovese, Italy, Montalcino, Poggio Gli Angeli, Rosso di Montalcino, Sangiovese, Sangiovese Grosso, Tuscany | Leave a comment

My Official Birthday Dinner

Posted on September 28, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We finally go to the destination of the evening to actually celebrate my seventy-second birthday. It was a day early, but I was accommodating my Bride who had planned a girls-outing, with my blessing. Her one cousin was accompanying us, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Buissoonier, Burgundy, C. da Silva, Cave des Vignerons de Buxy, Chardonnay, Cote Chalonnais, Dalva, France, La compangnie de Burgondie, Montagny, Portugal, Presidential, Sousao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Vintage Porto | 2 Comments

Seventy-two Times Around the Sun

Posted on September 25, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Somehow, seventy-two doesn’t seem that old nowadays, or maybe I am just placating myself. Maybe it is because I do know that I am no longer a spring chicken, but I keep going. Some people try to hide the fact … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Apremont Vineyard, Chambery, Domaine Jacky Marteau, Domaine Marc Portaz, France, Jacquere, Le Coeur de la Reine, Loire Valley, Martin-Cot, Molette de Montmelian, Sauvignon, Savoie, Touraine | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – September 2026

Posted on September 22, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was pure pleasure to stroll into The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, because for the last couple of weeks, I had basically been seeing my internist, with a side trip to the oral surgeon to have a wisdom … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alentejo, Blanco, Branco, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Clos Rene, France, Gambler's Ghost, Lake County, Malbec, Merlot, North Coast, Petit Verdot, Pomerol, Portugal, Quinta do Paral, Sonoma County, Vidigueira | Leave a comment

Happy Birthday The Wine Raconteur, Jr.

Posted on September 19, 2026 by thewineraconteur

No, it is not my birthday, but for the young man who selected his own sobriquet of The Wine Raconteur, Jr. when he guest penned a few articles, it was a milestone birthday for him. My Bride and I were … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Wine | Tagged Boal, Bual, Cossart Gordon & Co., Giocato, Goriska Brda, Gual, Madeira, Madeira Wine Company, Malvasia Fina, Pinot Grigio, Portugal, Slovenia, Tinta Negra Mole, Vintage Bual | Leave a comment